Denver, Colorado
Hidden Elves at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
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Denver, Colorado
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
Rome, Italy
The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.
Roccascalegna, Italy
This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.
Serik, Turkey
The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.
Åšwiebodzin, Poland
This towering statue of Jesus provided internet to the surrounding area.
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
This ancient altar emerges from the thick forests to reveal the mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals.
Kaunas, Lithuania
A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.
Kaunas, Lithuania
This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Murfreesboro, Arkansas
The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.
Rome, Italy
Remnants of a 4th-century church with vivid medieval frescoes and ancient sarcophagi hide beneath this old basilica.
Castel di Tora, Italy
A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.
Rocca Sinibalda, Italy
This unusually shaped fortress houses a blend of centuries-old frescoes and modern art.
Montecelio, Italy
This incredible second-century sculpture depicts a trio of gods worshipped by the ancient Romans.
Colobraro, Italy
Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.
Augsburg, Germany
In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Rocca di Papa, Italy
This ancient trail climbs the mountain where a Latin League cult worshipped Jupiter, its main deity.
Omaha, Nebraska
A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.
New Mexico
One of the American Southwest's most extensive collections of Navajo rock art.
Capri, Italy
The Emperor Tiberius' palace of debauchery.
Ravenna, Italy
Psychoanalyst Carl Jung reported a paranormal experience after visiting this mosaic-lined Roman baptistry.
Blatce, Czechia
Folklore says this medieval fortress was plopped atop a portal to hell to trap the demons below.